Rules and Instructions for Participants

Exhibitors may make more than one entry in a class provided that each entry is different.

Plants must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least six months. Entries should be clean and free of obvious defects, pests and diseases.

All participants and volunteers should fill out the show registration form found on the North American Clivia Society website. The form should be returned no later than February 22, 2019.

Official entry cards are required and may be obtained in advance from Ashley Clayton: aclayton@longwoodgardens.org, Phone: 610-388-5487. Both sections of the card must be filled out completely and attached to the entry. Name of breeder may be added following cultivar name. Advance preparation is recommended. The Classification Committee will assist exhibitors in placement.

Entries will be accepted through the business gate Friday, March 15, 6:00–8:00 pm; and Saturday, March 16, 7:00–9:00 am. Longwood can accept limited umbels and florets by mail which can be sent to: Ashley Clayton, Longwood Gardens, Inc., Potting Shed, 409 Conservatory Road, Kennett Square, 19348. Limited plants can be accepted a week before the show. Contact Ashley Clayton, 610-388-5487.

In Categories A and B, containers should be simple, unglazed clean terracotta, or green colored plastic. Wooden tubs are also acceptable. Unacceptable pots may be inserted inside clean pots to hide defects. Top dressing with bark is desirable. Bark will be supplied by the Committee as needed.

The Committee will supply containers for Category A Division 23 (Umbels and Florets).

Classes may be added or subdivided at the discretion of the Show Committee.

Summary of Horticultural Classes

The classification system for this year’s show has been updated from last year. Please refer to the 2018 Show Rules to help properly classify your entries. The show rules can be found on the North American Clivia Society website. Below is a summary of the classification system.